Falling asleep at work has traditionally been a big no-no. Many employers think of it as a sign of laziness or an unproductive use of time. Research, however, shows that a short power nap can actually increase productivity by 34% and alertness by 100%. This leads to a much more efficient worker who is less likely to have accidents or make mistakes.
With such an increase in efficiency, some companies have started encouraging post-lunch naps. Just a few of those forward-thinking companies include Nike, Google and Ben & Jerry’s. Google has even installed napping pods and has designated certain areas as quiet space.
If you find yourself getting hit by the afternoon slump, but your office isn’t equipped with high-tech napping pods, try bringing a small pillow and travel blanket to work. You just may find that a quick 15 minute power nap will allow you to get much more work done than if you had decided to slog through the afternoon. For additional napping help, check out our previous blog post for more tips.
Let us know in the comment section below what your thoughts about napping at work are and if you happen to do it!
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